Recall 02X002000: Tires, Sidewall

NHTSA recall 02X002000 · announced September 9, 2002 · filed by Continental Tire · 7,542 units affected

The problem

CONTINENTAL VANCO 8 LOAD RANGE D, SIZE 215/65R16 C TIRES FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN WINNEBAGO MODEL VISTA, SUNSTAR, OR RIALTA RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. SOME TIRES MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THESE VEHICLES MAY SHOW A COSMETIC CONDITION KNOWN AS WEATHER CRACKING.

The risk

THE WEATHER CRACKING IS COSMETIC IN NATURE AND WILL NOT AFFECT THE SAFE PERFORMANCE OF THE TIRE.

What to do

CTNA IS CONDUCTING A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS OF THE SUBJECT TIRES SHOULD CALL CTNA CONSUMER RELATIONS AT 800-685-7651. THIS CAMPAIGN IS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY RECALL BY THE AGENCY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.